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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.05, 299.70 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.05, 299.70 and 123.06 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.05 : 299.70 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.05/299.70 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.05x = 299.70 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.05x = 36,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881.08/200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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